The Wonders of Europe - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries
At the beginning of the 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English foray in his capital city. Thus, he decides to build the fortress of the Louvre, a military architectural gem. Today, the Louvre is a museum housing the greatest masterpieces, but it's also a palace, at the heart of power since its origin. Eight centuries would be necessary for it to look as it does today. Obsessed with the desire for a Louvre showcasing their power, France's greatest sovereigns will continually keep on expanding and embellishing it.
About The Wonders of Europe
Title: The Wonders of Europe
First Air Date: 2023-04-08
Last Air Date: 2023-04-29
Status: Returning Series
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Language: FR
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 8
Network: Canal+ Canal+ Docs
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Planète+, C8, Chengyu Prod, StudioCanal
Synopsis
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture. With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes. In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.
Cast
André Dussollier
Narrateur
Hugh Bonneville
Narrator
